Shoes and Slippers for Swollen Feet My mom’s very first sign of liver cirrhosis was edema – fluid buildup in the ankles, feet
Month: February 2016
Right to Die: Canadian News
Right to Die News from Canada: This Could Change Everything One of the recommendations in this week’s federal committee report on assisted death could
Choosing a Medical Walker
Choosing the Right Medical Walker If your loved one is feeling weak and unsteady, it may be time to consider a
End of Life Nutrition
End of Life Nutrition Palliative feeding can be challenging. When my mom was very ill from cirrhosis of
Hospital Bed for Home Use
Hospital Bed for Home Use Should You Consider a Hospital Bed For Home Use? If you or a loved one
Modifying Your Bathroom for Critical Illness
As my mom’s liver cirrhosis progressed, she became increasingly weak and unbalanced. If she felt well enough to
Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver
Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver Cirrhosis of the Liver, or Chronic Liver Disease, is often asymptomatic until the liver is
Causes of Cirrhosis of the Liver
If you’re like me, you probably associate Cirrhosis of the Liver with alcoholism. It was an terrible surprise to learn that my mom,
Fatty Liver and Cirrhosis
Fatty Liver – This One’s Personal Dear Reader, This is a disease that upsets me deeply, as it is the one which took my
Coping With Grief (And What I Did)
How I Coped With Grief Coping with the loss of a close friend or family member may be one of the hardest challenges